Archive for February 8, 2010

Bastrop, Tx–Jury selection began today in the August 2008 beating death of a Cedar Creek man. The accused, homeless 39-year-old Bryan Teague, faces 25 years to life in prison if convicted of murder.

State District Judge Chris Duggan is presiding over the trial in 423rd District Court. Larry Jones died from injuries sustained following a drug-related confrontation, including wounds inflicted by a pick ax, according to sheriff’s department investigators. The dispute began in a rural wooded area west of Bastrop frequented by transients and other homeless persons, officials believe.

Among the panel of potential jurors was Pct. 4 County Commissioner Lee Dildy, who did not attend a meeting of county commissioners Monday as a result of his jury service.

@Machocamacho16 sorry that was @Tanner_Johnson lol.

Bastrop, Tx–Bastrop County commissioners today encouraged Sheriff Terry Pickering to negotiate a deal worth almost $600,000 to put more advanced Panasonic video and wireless equipment into 45 patrol cars this year.

The sheriff said his current budget can absorb the first year’s lease or lease/purchase payment of some $170,000, but he told commissioners he needs their agreement to fund the final three years of a payment plan contract. Pct. 2 Commissioner Clara Beckett urged Pickering to work with County Auditor Lisa Smith on current year budget revisions to allow the initial year’s payment.

The sheriff said the new in-car video equipment linked to laptop computers will make patrol operations more efficient and effective. The scanty video equipment now in use is outdated, he said.

Pct. 1 Commissioner Willie Pina and Pct. 4 Commissioner Lee Dildy did not attend Monday’s meeting.

Bastrop, Tx–City council member Joe Beal became the first to put his name on the ballot today for a second two-year term in the office.

The present terms of Mayor Terry Orr and Council Member Julie Hart also end this year unless they win new terms in the May city elections. So far Beal is the only announced candidate.

I have been sneezing all night. I hope I am not getting sick.

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Moore and Sarah Johnson said they get anxious when thinking about state. Moore said she gets goose bumps. Johnson gets short of breath.

David Ellefson is back

@tigergaiason I use Mobipocket on my crackberry, and FBReader under Linux and Windows.

I am off to Elgin to do my first of many softball interviews this season. It's always fun to cover Elgin softball.

@simnala Praise the Lord!! LOL I'm sorry but I don't wanna sit at soccer tonight!

Why won't @blakeshleton look at my boobies????? LOL

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so my brain is running at 100mph and it's hard to sort my thoughts on what thing on my to do list i should do next

Monday lunch special at Maxine's is Pot Roast and don't forget a piece of Pettie's pie.

Well, colts lost. Now back to wedding planning.

@dally826 I'll be in B/CS this weekend… Mac has a soccer tournament.

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